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Three held in Walsall over Syria-related terrorism offences Three held in Walsall over Syria-related terrorism offences
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Three people have been arrested on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences.Three people have been arrested on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences.
Two men, aged 21 and 27, and a 21-year-old woman were detained at their home addresses in Walsall at about 6am on Tuesday, West Midlands police said.Two men, aged 21 and 27, and a 21-year-old woman were detained at their home addresses in Walsall at about 6am on Tuesday, West Midlands police said.
The arrests were made by officers from West Midlands counter-terrorism unit, which said the operation was pre-planned and intelligence-led. The arrests were made by officers from the West Midlands counter-terrorism unit, which said the operation was pre-planned and intelligence-led.
A police spokesman said: “There was no immediate threat to public safety. A police spokesman said: “There was no immediate threat to public safety. Searches are now being carried out at eight associated addresses in the Walsall area and one in Moseley, Birmingham.”
“Searches are now being carried out at eight associated addresses in the Walsall area and one in Moseley, Birmingham.” Under terrorism legislation, officers have 48 hours to question the suspects before charging, releasing or applying for a warrant for further detention.
Under terrorism legislation, officers have an initial 48 hours to question the suspects before charging, releasing or applying for a warrant for further detention.
All three are being held at a police station in the West Midlands.All three are being held at a police station in the West Midlands.